2. – Minister’s first key messages about PrairiesCan
We are building one Canadian economy, and the Prairies are a major part of it.
Our region is an economic, agricultural and energy powerhouse that supports exports and creates good jobs that families rely on.
I am honoured to accept the Prime Minister’s call to oversee PrairiesCan and accelerate economic growth in communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
PrairiesCan is on the ground, focused on developing our natural advantages including critical minerals, value-added agriculture, clean-tech and zero-emission heavy vehicle manufacturing.
People across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are ambitious and confident. They are making incredible efforts to build economic success. I am about working with them in seizing new opportunities for prosperity.
We have much to do together. It’s time to build the strongest economy in the G7, one that works for everyone.
Key facts about the Prairies economy
19 percent of Canada’s population.
22 percent of Canada’s nominal GDP.
34 percent of Canada’s international goods exports ($249B).
82 percent to United States and 5 percent to China.
Energy products account for 73% ($149B) of Prairie exports to the U.S.
Value of total Prairie Provinces’ exports to United States: $203B.
World’s #1 producer of potash, #2 producer of uranium, #4 producer of crude oil.
2024 was fourth consecutive year of record high production of crude oil and equivalent products. (Up 3.9 percent from 2023.)
Agricultural landmass the size of Spain.
Diversified trade corridor potential.
Churchill is Canada’s only northern deepwater port connected to the North American rail transportation grid.
Trimodal (air, rail, truck) inland ports include YEG in Edmonton and CentrePort in Winnipeg.
